Columbias and Shamrocks Play to Tie in Fast Hockey
A high tempo hockey match at AP Holland rink ends 4-4 after two 20 minute halves and five extra minutes. Paul Wilcox injured, Lalande excellent in defense, Neil stars for Columbus, Giddings and Maillet score for Shamrocks. Next game vs Anaconda scheduled. meeting at Dr Maillett's tonight. Attendance 100.
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Butte
Shamrocks
Columbias
Paul Wilcox
Neil
Lalande
Columbus
Giddings
Fisher
Dr. Maillet
Collins
Grady
Dever
Berry
Sinclair
Johnson
Maillett
Fischer
Paul
Wilcox
Langdon
Anaconda
McCarthy Boxing Show Promises Fast Matches
Prof Jerry McCarthy presents an athletic exhibition at the North Main gym tomorrow at 9 pm with three fast boxing contests. Matches feature Young Mooney versus Harry Ves, Dick Buttrey against Ed Mullen, and Tally Johns versus Kid Day of Los Angeles. Tickets warn early arrival due to limited seating.
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Jerry McCarthy
North Main Street
Jerre
Butte
Young Mooney
Exiians
Harry Ves
Ogden
Dick Buttrey
Ed Mullen
Tally Johns
Kid Day
Los Angeles
Rifle Association elects officers and plans telegraph match
The Rocky Mountain Rifle Association held its annual election with DD. Gay Stivers as president and H F Morgan as treasurer. It now has eight members and maintains three ranges including a 1 000 yard outdoor range and a 22 indoor range. A Friday night shoot begins January 21 and a five team mail exchange contest with Seattle Rifle and Revolver association is planned. Maj. S G Jeane will judge the National Rifle Association event in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain, Rifle Association
DD. Gay Stivers
John Gil Jie
Thomas E. Booth
H. KF. Morgan
G. Westphal
J. R. Crawford
National Rifle Association
Montana
State Savings Bank
Bseattle Rifle and Revolver Association
Butte
G. Jeane
Pred Clarke’s Vererict and the Pirates Tigers World Series Moment
In the third game of the world championship series between the Tigers and Pirates Pred Clarke critiques Detroit catcher Charley Bechmidt. Clarke compliments Bechmidt’s outfield and notes he has not caught before. Bebmidt replies he sometimes plays in the gardens. Fred then hits a two base hit.
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Clarke
Fred
Sehmidt
National base commission to elect officers in Cincinnati
The national base commission will meet in Cincinnati on Wednesday to elect officers.
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Cincinnati
National Base Commission
Stage asserts old game will stand
Chicago January 2 Coach Stagg of the University of Chicago returned from the Intercollegiate Athletic Association meeting in New York and declared football as played in American colleges is on course for revision but the present game will be retained with changes and no other substituted He argued the modern scientific game should not be given up and that openness is the salvation He rejected the notion that national experts favor a switch to Rugby or to association games.
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Chicago
Stagg
University of Chicago
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
New York
Pajorita Sets Five Furlong Track Record At Terrazas Park
H G Berwell's Pajorita, carrying 9 pounds and at 8 to 1, won the third race at Terrazas Park in 0:59.5 to set a five furlongs track record. Archoldhham led to the stretch and finished a head back in second with Sugarmaid, Enfield, the favorite, third. The card includes six other races with Geneva, Sle-Sensible, Arcourt, Black Mate, Anna McGee, Congo among the winners.
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Juarez
H. G. Berwell
Terrazas Park
Garner
Archoldhham
Sugarmaid
Enfield
Geneva
Ed Keck
Judith Age
Sensible
Arcourt
Wolferton
Pajorita
Ode
Black Mate
Marchmont
Early Tide
Anna McGee
Ethel Day
Minnolete
Congo
Silver Stocking
Lighthouse
Weston to attempt another transcontinental walk
Edward Payson Weston announces a final cross country trek starting Feb 1 from Los Angeles and due in New York May 2. He notes a recent New York to San Francisco leg took 15 days despite storms and heat, and hopes favorable spring conditions will allow 10 days across the nation.
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New York
Edward Payson Weston
Ocean
Weston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
United States
Berlin six day bicycle race ends with Rutt and Clarke first
Walter Rutt and Jack Clarke win the six day race in Berlin finishing one lap ahead of Stol and Walthour. Bernet and Bruce tie for second with Blake and Pawke four laps back. Edl die Root and Joe Foster trail by seven laps. Only six teams finished. Distance 2 552% miles. Matt and Clarke favored. Stolved Srocel in a Velap race to de cide second place.
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Berlin
Walter Rutt
Jack Clarke
Stol
Walthour
Bernet
Bruce
Blake
Pawke
Edldie Root
New York
Joe Foster
Brooklyn
Matt
Clarke
Lavigne the Raginaw Kid Fades in Paris Bout Against Nelson
George Lavigne once the Raginaw Kid and former lightweight champ fought Fighting Dick Nelson in a one sided bout that a referee stopped as Nelson claimed it was cruel to hit the aged fighter. Lavigne later ran a boxing school in Paris and reportedly saved a few francs.
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George Lavigne
Raginaw
Crasa
Bd Fitzsimmons
Lavigne
Dick Nelson
Nelson
Joe Walcott
Paris
Too Cold For Jack Johnson Trunk Is Attached
Terre Haute Indiana January 2 Jack Johnson refused to perform at a local theater claiming cold conditions. The manager attached his trunk as he boarded a train for Columbus Ohio. A constable and Captain Armstrong intervened bringing officers to enforce the writ. Johnson stayed to fight the case and threatened violence if his trunk was touched.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jack Johnson
Terre Hautes
Columbus
Ohio
Johnson
Armstrong
Early Regattas Planned for Major Colleges
New York reports rowing camps from Yale and Harvard moving regattas up earlier in spring. Intercollegiate races on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie set for June 22 over four miles from Krum Elbow to Oaks. Program includes two mile varsity fours and freshman eights, followed by the four mile varsity eight race downstream.
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New York
Yale
Harvard
Thames
New London
Srowing Association
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Krum Elbow
Oaks
Railroad Bridge
Tiger Chief Seeks Reliable Backstop for Tigers
Detroit reports the Tigers may abandon Schmidt and Stanage as regular catchers for the pennant drive. Fans doubt Schmidt after poor big series showings while Stanage is seen as a finished catcher who neglects conditioning. Beckendorf could hit, but Jennings would be the likely choice if ready. Hughey favors Nig Clark but finds no chance.
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Detroit
Mich
Schmidt
Stanage
Tigers
Beckendorf
Jennings
Hughey
Nig Clark
ReformProposal by John Baer Prompts College Football Change
John Willis Baer former Medford resident and now president of Occidental College California calls for football reform. He urges goals to count as touchdowns and increases in required yardage while proposing the quarterback stand behind center. He condemns win-at-all-costs paid coaching and betting, stressing college athletics should be for recreation.
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John Willis Baer
Medford
Christian Lendeavor
Oevidental Colege
California
Umpire Reforms Promised as National League Chooses Lynch
New York Jan 2 The National League plans major umpire reforms at the February meeting with President Tom Lynch directing overhauls to reduce protests of rulings. Tim Hurst praises Lynch and predicts strong leadership, recalling past salary battles and Lynch’s reputed fairness.
Brush Se nn Comm on President Lynch Umpires
John T. Brush nominates Thomas J. Lynch for National League president at the New York meeting. He argues the league must have capable umpire oversight and names Lynch as a highly qualified figure with long NL ties to reform and stabilize umpiring during the playing season.
New York Athletic Club Outlines New Management Plan
Plans quietly mature to overhaul NYAC leadership with a full new slate. Matt Halpin named captain. Hugh Baxter first lieutenant. Dr John Breen and Paul Pilgrim named lieutenants and officials as the club rebuilds track field and other sports for prestige.
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New York
New York Athletic Club
Matt Halpin
Hugh Baxter
John Breen
Paul Pilgrim
Jerry Mahoney
Harry Lyons
Leutenant
Harry Burchell
Bernie Weffers
Baxter
London
Breen
Pilgrim
Halpin
New Infield Is Probable For Browns This Season
St Louis Jan. 2 It looks as if the Browns may present an entirely new lineup next season The sale of Williams shows a new player will be secured for that position Hobe Ferris is not wanted for third as O Connor offered him to Washington for cash and McAleer refused Bobby Wallace is tired of playing in St Louis and wants a trade Griggs who finished the season at first after Jones was sold will be shifted to outfield if a satisfactory first baseman is obtained None of last year infield likely to return in 1910.
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St. Louis
Browns
Williams
Hobe Ferris
O'Connor
Washington
McAleer
Bobby” Wallace
Mound City
Griggs
Tom Jones
Umpire Thomas J. Lynch Nominated for League President
A speaker lauds Lynch as unmatched in skill and integrity and asserts he will fill the league presidency. He is hailed as the former "king of umpires" respected across National League cities.
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National League
Thomas J. Lynch
Ketchel backs Johnson to beat Jeffries in bold wager
Denver reports Stanley Ketchel predicts James J. Johnson will defeat James Jeffries saying Johnson is a skilled, defensive fighter who can hit and box. Ketchel denies rumors of a gay life affecting his career and cites plans to fight Tommy Burns and Billy Papke next.
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Denver
Stanley Ketchel
Johnson
Jeffries
Box
San Francisco
Tommy Burns
Billy Papke
Rube Marquard Poised to Prove Worth This Year
Toledo report notes Merkle credits John McGraw with confidence in the southpaw. Marquard's poor control last season kept him from reaching potential as he kept the ball in the groove and yielded untimely losses. If he improves in Cuba spring training, rivals should watch out for the Rube.
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Toledo
Ohio
Marquard
Cuba
Fred Merkle
John McGraw
Mark
Merkle
Rube
Some First Sackers Highlight Brainfield in Season Talks
Washington Star notes Chance Chase and Hoblitzer as top first basemen but lauds Brainfield for solid fielding near the .300 batting and reliable corner hits, unseen by those who focus on flashy plays.
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The
Washington Star
Chance
Chase
Hoblitzer
Brainfield
Kitty
Joe McGinnity Pitched 55 Games With Heavy Workload
Averages from the Eastern league note Joe McGinnity pitched 55 games last season. He won about three of four full games and pitched more balls than any player in the National or American leagues, despite a battered, worn frame.
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Joe McGinnity
Tpanish
Uncle Joe
List of records many new marks in speed events
A sprawling list of speed and endurance records across cycling automobiling ice skating horses and other sports with numerous names places and dates. Notable items include Fred Huyck’s 71 miles 661 yards in one hour at Springfield on Sept 6 1909 and Mulford and Patschke’s 24 hour record at Brighton Beach in September 1909.
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Springfield
Mass
Fred Huyck
de Rozier
Los Angeles
C. Spencer
Ke, L. Collins
Ormond
Fla
Guignard
Munich
FE. Bonhours
Paris
Ray Duer
Mathieson
Davos
Switzerland
John Nilsson
St. Paul
Clarel
E. W. Price
Shrewsbury River
Barney Oldfield
Dallas
Tex
Salvator
Monmouth Park
Fitz
Dan Patch
Emilio Lunghi
Montreal
George Bonhag
Celtic Park
Irish-American Athletic Club, Travers Island
T. Conneff
R. E. Walker
Africa
Armateur
F. P. Murray
New York
W. Robinson
Chicago
B. Kiernan
Australia
W. Battersbee
England
Miss A. Kellerman
C. M. Daniels
Dan Ahearne
Boston
Platt Adams
J. J. Etler
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Tive
Tom Lynch
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Necticut
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